This is the "coming-of-age" family drama. It deals with hostel life, friendship as found family, and the constant phone calls home. The lifestyle is about instant noodles, messy bedsheets, and the anxiety of telling your parents you failed an exam. It is the digital native's version of family.
In the early 2000s, pioneer creators like Ekta Kapoor redefined Indian television with larger-than-life mansions, heavy silk sarees, and immaculate makeup worn even to bed. Today, that opulence has evolved. While high-net-worth family dramas (like Karan Johar films or Amazon Prime’s Made in Heaven ) still feature designer wardrobes and destination weddings, modern lifestyle stories also embrace raw, authentic realism. From Mansions to Middle-Class Relatability This is the "coming-of-age" family drama